Training / Consulting Resume

Desired Industry: Human Resources	SpiderID: 6738
Desired Job Location: Houston, Texas	Date Posted: 4/26/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: Negotiable
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:

A dynamic and innovative professional with extensive training facilitation, executive coaching, career consulting, and curriculum design experience. Proven ability to provide excellent services as internal and external management consultant who utilizes strong leadership, communication, facilitation and motivation skills. Adept in conceptualizing, creating and delivering high-impact programs for Fortune 500, service-oriented, government, healthcare and professional organizations. Committed to building and delivering highest quality professional programs and seminars in blended learning environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEE, HECHT, HARRISON, HOUSTON, TX 2003-PRESENT
Vice-President, Senior Consultant (2005 - present)
Responsible for executive coaching, career consultation and training facilitation for global, career management company. Delivered career transition services for approximately 1000 individual contributors, mid-management and highest c-level executives.
� Facilitated multi-day, half-day and mini-module training seminars for senior executives, vice-presidents, directors, managers and various levels of staff, that developed and enhanced skills resulting in significant increase in ability to gain appropriate and suitable employment, in timely manner.
� Conducted individual consulting sessions that assessed and identified strengths, preferences, values and core competencies which provided clients with clearer overview of options, and inspiration for moving in new directions.
� Coached and motivated clients on writing state-of-the-art resumes, utilizing resources, building and expanding networking opportunities, learning and applying marketing techniques and developing interviewing skills that streamlined career transitions, and increased efficiency of overall process.

Vice-President, Director of Professional Services (2003-2005)
Responsible for supervising consultants, collaborating with customers for onsite services and organizing workshops. Facilitated specialized seminars and provided consulting services for clients managing career transitions.
� Supervised full-time and contract consultants and coordinated monthly seminar schedules, ensuring seamless service delivery to clients.
� Coached executive level clients on developing and enhancing successful networking, communication strategies, effective interviewing, developing an effective marketing plan and salary negotiations, which enhanced ability to land an appropriate new position, in an organized and timely manner.
� Consulted on resume development, utilizing web-based tools, researching target companies, and behavioral-based interviewing, thus optimizing client�s jobs search skills.

Certified Associate / Interim Vice President, Director of Professional Services (2003-2003)
Supervised consultants and organized seminars. Conducted seminars which provided opportunity for skill enhancement in job search techniques and career development.
� Facilitated seminars on topics including: Job Search Productivity, Developing a Marketing Plan, Resume Writing, and Entrepreneurship, with majority of customer satisfaction ratings from �very good� to �excellent�.
� Provided consulting services at customer sites immediately following notification of downsizing, or other job terminations, resulting in risk reduction and prompt connection to service delivery.

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(832) 875-6614

Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texas 2001 - 2002
Organizational Development Specialist
Redesigned New Employee Orientation and facilitated management training for healthcare system with five hospitals and Home Healthcare Agency and over 9,000 employees.
� Assessed and recommended quality improvement for processes and procedures related to New Employee Orientation, increasing awareness and understanding of company policies and procedures.
� Consulted with management on compliance with OSHA and other governmental and healthcare regulations and standards, resulting in medical and financial risk reduction.
� Facilitated Coaching, Communication, and Managing Change workshops, with over 100 managers, increasing supervisory and professional relationship skills.

Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, Texas 2000 � 2001
Human Resource Development Advisor
Consulted with executive level and management staff. Facilitated executive, management Level and individual contributor training at locations in three states.
� Facilitated over 40 workshops which taught management skills, leadership development, performance management, providing feedback, conflict resolution, and change management with overall majority of �very good� to �excellent� ratings. .
� Consulted on performance and productivity that resulted in creating and facilitating Executive Team offsite retreat, with 100% satisfaction rating, which led to development of additionally very successful offsite retreat for entire multi-national team.
� Originated and delivered Intern Orientation program, which resulted in adoption of corporate strategies, culture and polices.

University Behavioral Health Associates, Houston, Texas 1999 � 2000
Corporate Development Coordinator
Created Training Department, marketed and facilitated training programs throughout community and provided individual and family psychotherapy services.
� Conceptualized, developed, and led training programs for corporate and non-profit clients on soft skills related to team building, customer service, conflict resolution, enhanced communication, assertiveness development and workplace wellness that resulted in 100% increase in training revenue.
� Performed Crisis Management interventions for nationally renowned organizations which resulted in savings to organization, due to risk reduction, decreased liability, and minimized loss of productivity.

Adelstein Counseling & Training, Houston, Texas 1994 � 1999
President
Owned and managed all aspects of business, which included: strategic planning, marketing, customer relations, business expansion, program development and staff supervision. Utilized adult learning theories and designed and developed customized training materials in support of customer�s goals and objectives.
� Managed training and consulting projects from conception to completion, resulting in successful interventions for over 60 local and nationally renowned organizations.
� Delivered on-site crisis intervention, management and consulting services at companies following layoffs, robberies, and other tragedies, which minimized traumatic impact on employees.
� Provided services to organizations including: A.T.& T., Time-Werner Cable, Sonat Exploration, Dresser-Rand,
American Society for Training and Development, Neiman-Marcus, Bank One, Texas City Credit Union, Houston Credit Union Association, Fort Bend Independent School District, Exxon-Mobil, Baylor College Of Medicine, BP, Texas National Guard, St.Lukes.

Education:
Master of Science in Social Work, University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
Bachelor of Social Work, University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Affiliations:
John Foster Dulles High School, Athletic Booster Club (Past President)

Skills:
Organizational Development,Needs Analysis,Training Initiatives, Training Facilitation, Instructional Design, Management Improvement, Change Management, Adult Learning, Process Improvement, Intervention Strategies, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, eLearning
� Performance Management � Team-Building � Professional Development � Problem Solving

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